Arts
Crafts in Helsinki
Crafts for kids in Helsinki
There are 6 clubs in Helsinki, training at 11 venues between them. Most groups run in Vuosaari, City Centre and North Haaga. Groups take children from about 4 to 19, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Craft clubs are among the more affordable hobbies: many run through municipal adult-education institutes or associations for roughly €0-150 per term, sometimes plus a small materials fee. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
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Arkki School of Architecture
Vuosaari
Architecture school for children and youth offering long-term courses, camps, and workshops. The program fosters creative thinking, spatial understanding, and interest in the built environment through architecture and design education.
Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodi
City Centre
Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a modern meeting place and library located in the heart of the city. It features the Urban Workshop (Kaupunkiverstas) equipped with 3D printers, sewing machines, and crafting tools, as well as gaming rooms, recording studios, and a dedicated children's floor. Oodi hosts various events, workshops, and hobby groups for children and youth.
Makrame
North Haaga
Taito Craft and Design School Etelä-Suomi provides basic education in arts and crafts for children and young people aged 4 to 18. The teaching, based on the national curriculum, develops handicraft skills, design thinking, and creativity, covering the entire process from idea to finished product. Classes are held in small groups in a supportive atmosphere at several locations in the Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
Studio M
Ullanlinna
Studio M is a ceramics workshop in central Helsinki that runs ceramics courses for children too (recommended for ages 5 and up). On the courses participants learn to work with clay and make their own ceramic pieces. The studio is located at Korkeavuorenkatu 7.
Taito Käsityö- ja muotoilukoulu Etelä-Suomi
Kaartinkaupunki
Taito Käsityö- ja muotoilukoulu Etelä-Suomi provides basic art education in craft and design for children and youth aged 4–18. Through hands-on making, students research, plan and create objects, with teaching in several Southern Finland towns including Helsinki.
Taito Shop
Turku
Taito Craft and Design School Etelä-Suomi provides basic arts education in crafts for children and young people aged 4 to 18. The teaching focuses on developing manual skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in a motivating atmosphere. The courses cover the entire process from idea and design to implementation in various techniques.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does crafts cost in Helsinki?
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Craft clubs are among the more affordable hobbies: many run through municipal adult-education institutes or associations for roughly €0-150 per term, sometimes plus a small materials fee. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
What age is crafts suitable for?
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Simple crafts suit children from about four to six, and some clubs welcome pre-schoolers with an accompanying adult. Groups are usually split by age, with older children moving on to machine sewing, woodwork or ceramics.
Where can I find crafts clubs in Helsinki?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.